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The last model year of the F25 X3 saw the compact crossover retail at $40,050 in the United States of America for the sDrive28i variant. The all-new X3, codenamed G01, starts with the xDrive30i and starts at $42,450 not including the $995 destination charge. The price increase is understandable, however, because the G01 is larger than the F25, handles better, and it’s better equipped.
Other than the xDrive30i, there’s only one other X3 available in the U.S. lineup at the present moment, and that is the performance-oriented M40i. For $54,300, the X3 M40i will gladly thrust to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds thanks to the 3.0-liter inline-6 hiding under the hood. The BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo motor boasts 355 horsepower and 369 pound-feet.
In the case of the lesser G01 X3, the xDrive30i makes do with a displacement of 2 liters, 248 horsepower, and 258 pound-feet available from 1,450 to 4,800 rpm. Three trim levels are available (xLine, Luxury Design, Sport Design), and the entry-level X3 model could surely use the optional Convenience Package. As for the M40i, the most peculiar option on the list is leather upholstery, which can be added to the sporty utility vehicle for a whopping $1,700.
Want to have a guess how much one has to pay for a fully-loaded X3 M40i? $70,120 including destination, which is a lot of money for a compact crossover. But then again, don’t forget how many premium-infused goodies you get for your money, starting with full-LED headlights, automatic three-zone climate control, panoramic moonroof, and much, much more. The driving-oriented public should definitely opt for the Adaptive M Suspension, which adds electronically adjustable dampers to the X3 for $700.
Customers in the market for an alternative to the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 should wait until the 2019 model year for the X3 M to arrive at U.S. dealers. Borrowing the I6 from the M3, the X3 M is expected to go official at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, with production to start soon after its debut.
In the case of the lesser G01 X3, the xDrive30i makes do with a displacement of 2 liters, 248 horsepower, and 258 pound-feet available from 1,450 to 4,800 rpm. Three trim levels are available (xLine, Luxury Design, Sport Design), and the entry-level X3 model could surely use the optional Convenience Package. As for the M40i, the most peculiar option on the list is leather upholstery, which can be added to the sporty utility vehicle for a whopping $1,700.
Want to have a guess how much one has to pay for a fully-loaded X3 M40i? $70,120 including destination, which is a lot of money for a compact crossover. But then again, don’t forget how many premium-infused goodies you get for your money, starting with full-LED headlights, automatic three-zone climate control, panoramic moonroof, and much, much more. The driving-oriented public should definitely opt for the Adaptive M Suspension, which adds electronically adjustable dampers to the X3 for $700.
Customers in the market for an alternative to the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 should wait until the 2019 model year for the X3 M to arrive at U.S. dealers. Borrowing the I6 from the M3, the X3 M is expected to go official at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, with production to start soon after its debut.
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